An amazing building to look at and even more amazing inside. Ladies and Gentlemen each have their entrances, as is common with a mosque you take of your shoes. We were there when the call to prayer and to see and hear that was an amazing experience. Beautiful Mosque.

A major tourist attraction in Pakistan, the mosque is a contemporary and influential piece of Islamic architecture. It is beautiful mosque in Islamabad, which was built by the funding of Saudi Government. King Faisal gave a big donation to build this beautiful mosque under the foot Hills of Margalla. It looks like a bedouin tent in the desert. It is a mosque without any dome. The name of this mosque is on the name of former/Ex- King of Saudi Arabia Shah Faisal. The impetus for the mosque began in 1966 when King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz supported the initiative of the Pakistani Government to build a national mosque in Islamabad during an official visit to Pakistan. In 1969, an international competition was held in which architects from 17 countries submitted 43 proposals. The total cost of construction was USD$120 million. The winner architect was a Turkish Vedat Dalokay, it was started in 1976 & completed in 10 years & established in 1986. It is a worthseeing mosque. Main hall is very beautiful that is mostly opened during the prayer time.

Faisal Mosque is an iconic and breathtaking structure located in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, and its unique architecture and design have made it a major landmark in the city. The mosque was completed in 1986, and its construction was funded by the Saudi Arabian government as a gift to the Pakistani people. It is named after the late King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz, who was instrumental in providing the funds for its construction. The mosque's design is a fusion of modern and traditional Islamic architectural styles. The main prayer hall is covered by a large white dome that is surrounded by four minarets. The mosque's design is reminiscent of a Bedouin tent, and the interior of the mosque is adorned with beautiful calligraphy and intricate geometric designs. One of the most striking features of the mosque is its location. It is situated on a hill overlooking the city of Islamabad, and its white marble facade is visible from many parts of the city. The mosque's spacious courtyard can accommodate up to 100,000 worshippers, making it one of the largest mosques in the world. Visitors to Faisal Mosque can expect a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The mosque is open to visitors of all faiths, and there are separate areas for men and women to pray. The mosque's staff is welcoming and helpful, and they provide visitors with information about the mosque's history and significance. Overall, Faisal Mosque is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Islamabad. Its unique architecture and stunning location make it one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Whether you are a Muslim or not, a visit to Faisal Mosque is a humbling and awe-inspiring experience that you will never forget.

One of the top tourist places to visit in Islamabad. We visited just as it started to pour down with heavy rain. Which made for a rather wet and slippery walk around the mosque. It is the 5th largest mosque in the world. Unfortunately we couldn’t enter the mosque as it was prayer time, so could only see the exterior and look through the doors. There is a small shop selling souvenirs, gifts etc. Lots of steps up to the mosque which maybe an issue for those with buggies or accessibility issues, there might be a lift.

Yesterday I visited Faisal Mosque. The architecture is really mesmerizing, panorama is pretty well because of Margala Hills. But, one thing that I don't like its cleaning management. Anyhow its a good place to visit for an hour.

Islamabad, is the capital & modern city of Pakistan, no doubt it is very beautiful city and a well planned city. There are many worthseeing places like Saidpur village, Shah Allan Ditta Caves/Buddha caves, Rawal lake, Shakar Parian, Pakistan Monument, Lok virsa museum, Natural history museum, National Faisal Mosque, Damn-e-koh, Monal, Administrative buildings like Presidential house, Prime Minister house, Parliament house, Supreme Court of Pakistan's building, many beautiful parks are all worth seeing plus shopping malls, markets and food points. Maqbool is just like a hand book of Pakistan. Highly recommended!

Went to visit Faisal Mosque for the first time with my family. The weather was hot which meant as we entered the mosque and took our shoes off the heat really got to our feet! The mosque itself is very beautiful and spacious. As it was my first and last time seeing this mosque i wanted to see the inside which is locked so you can't go in except prayer times. Parking is hard to find. Lovely scenery of the hills from the outside.